Category: Beauty

  • How-to | Kate Bosworth @ BALMAIN LA opening

    Beauty inspiration from celebrity makeup artist Vincent Oquendo Beauty inspiration “It was so important to flash Kate’s skin for this look because we wanted to keep the emphasis on the eyes and let her skin really glow. Using DERMAFLASH gives her the perfect canvas to start with so I can get to work.”  How-to Use DERMAFLASH…

  • Johnny Lavoy textured tips for PRO Beauty

    A few weeks back Pro Beauty Tools showcased some of their upcoming launches with a mini-beauty school by celebrity hairstylist Johnny Lavoy instructing. He took us through hair trends, how to achieve them at home, different techniques of varying lengths, and so much more. As attendees tested newly acquired tips, Johnny talked me through using Pro…

  • Highlighting with Claudia Lake

    Yesterday I checked out the QVC’s Annual Holiday Press Preview. Though I had no plan on posting anything about it until the holiday guide came out later this year, I met makeup artist Claudia Lake at the highlighter bar, and things sort just happened. And yes, it’s exactly what is sounds like. Your favorite brand’s…

  • Maintaining vibrant colors sans salon

    My hair has been a vibrant hue of some purple shade since November of 2015. The salon upkeep sometimes has me questioning if my wallet can afford my artisanal adventures, but I can’t even think about returning to that dark shade of brown. So with the help of my colorist, and recommendations from a few…

  • Backstage @ RODARTE Couture SS18 | Morgan Taylor

    Nail inspiration by lead artist Tracylee for Morgan Taylor Lacquer Rodarte’s debut during Paris Couture week was set in a Parisian garden designed in ethereal elegance with feminine silhouettes, lace, floral prints and oversized metallic corsage accessories. How-to Brush on two coats of Morgan Taylor Lacquer in Sugar Fix. Then paint on a delicate chain…

  • How-to | Gabrielle Union @ Lanvin SS18

    Beauty inspiration from celebrity makeup artist Vincent Oquendo “I love to play with texture, so I knew I had to pair Gabrielle’s freshly-flashed face with a matte lip. You can appreciate her glossy skin even more when you feel the texture of that matte lip. DERMAFLASH helps to emphasize her glow because this device gives…

  • Backstage @ KENZO SS18 | INGLOT

    Beauty inspiration by lead nail artist Naomi Yasuda for INGLOT “The inspiration was Japanese supermodel Sayoko Yamaguchi – She was a model actress in the 70’s and 80’s, and she was also Kenzo Takada’s muse. Her look was very unique, she was known for her beautiful black hair and red lips. So this season for the…

  • How-to | Lily Collins @ 2017 Cannes Film

    Lily Collins attends the 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival for her role in Okja. Hairstylist and OUAI Haircare founder, Jen Atkin created the hair looks for the Lily’s multiple appearances. Here  various looks for the actress and her many appearances. How – to Prep hair with OUAI Wave Spray  and OUAI Hair Oil. Dry hair using…

  • How-to | Sara Sampaio @ 2017 Cannes Film

    Beauty inspiration from celebrity makeup artist Vincent Oquendo “I love prepping my clients with DERMAFLASH because it creates the perfect base for makeup. At Cannes Film Festival, where the makeup has to last all day in the heat, using DERMAFLASH increases the wearability of the foundation because it eliminates peach fuzz right away. ” How-to…

  • How-to | Hailee Steinfeld @ 2017 Met Gala

    Hair inspiration from celebrity hairstylist Gregory Russell He was inspired by Hailee’s structured Vera Wang gown and this year’s exhibition to create a slick, high shine, sculptural top knot. How-to Start with wet hair and apply John Frieda Frizz Ease Clearly Defined Styling Gel straight to the root, using a tail comb to section the hair and applying…

  • Beauty Prep | Naomi Watts @ 2017 Met Gala

    Skin prep from celebrity makeup artist Mary Wiles Start by cleansing your skin with the DECLÉOR Aroma Cleanse Soothing Micellar Water. (This three in one cleanser, toner and make-up remover quickly dissolves make-up, hydrates and softens skin, and reveals a radiant and energized complexion.) Next, tone using DECLÉOR Aroma Cleanse Essential Tonifying Lotion. Let the DECLÉOR Aurabsolu Instant Glow…

  • Backstage @ Monique Lhuillier S18 Bridal Show | Redken

    Hair Inspiration from Rodney Cutler, Redken Brand Ambassador: “We went for a more natural, chic look at the Monique show. It’s a simple look, since the dresses are so spectacular. I was inspired by a ballerina bun that a girl could do herself at home. I pulled the hair back into a low ballerina bun and raked…